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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Shevirat Luchot HaAven, (Zhovkva), [Altona, 1756-1759]. Printed in the home of the author, Rabbi Ya'akov Emden.
A trenchant response to the book Luchot HaEdut printed by Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschütz (Altona, 1755) after Rabbi Ya'akov Emden, the Ya'avetz, accused him of holding Sabbatean beliefs - a controversy which arose over amulets that Eybeschütz dispensed (the Ya'avetz read allusions to various Sabbatean dogmas in the amulets).
In the approbation by Rabbi Avraham HaCohen of Zamość [Av Beit Din of Tarłów and Rabbi of Brisk, Lithuania. Trustee of Va'ad Arba Aratzot], the author's name is mentioned as Rabbi David Oz - however, it has been determined that the author was Rabbi Ya'akov Emdem himself, and the book was printed in his home in Altona and not as written on the title page, in Zhovkva. [According to the author's introduction (Leaf 2/b) the change in the name of author and place of printing is understandable, given the fact that he accused the printers of the book Luchot HaEdut of being prohibited by a royal edict to print a lampoon "And even more, to attribute it to the place called Altona…"].
At the end of the book are [2] leaves in German and in Latin - with the authorization of Frantz Eilhardt Joachim, der von Hude from March 1759.
60, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, much wear and tears to margins (soft paper) without damage to text. New elaborate binding.
On Leaf 60/b is a correction of a word in an ancient handwriting, [possibly belonging to the author, R' Ya'akov Emden].
A trenchant response to the book Luchot HaEdut printed by Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschütz (Altona, 1755) after Rabbi Ya'akov Emden, the Ya'avetz, accused him of holding Sabbatean beliefs - a controversy which arose over amulets that Eybeschütz dispensed (the Ya'avetz read allusions to various Sabbatean dogmas in the amulets).
In the approbation by Rabbi Avraham HaCohen of Zamość [Av Beit Din of Tarłów and Rabbi of Brisk, Lithuania. Trustee of Va'ad Arba Aratzot], the author's name is mentioned as Rabbi David Oz - however, it has been determined that the author was Rabbi Ya'akov Emdem himself, and the book was printed in his home in Altona and not as written on the title page, in Zhovkva. [According to the author's introduction (Leaf 2/b) the change in the name of author and place of printing is understandable, given the fact that he accused the printers of the book Luchot HaEdut of being prohibited by a royal edict to print a lampoon "And even more, to attribute it to the place called Altona…"].
At the end of the book are [2] leaves in German and in Latin - with the authorization of Frantz Eilhardt Joachim, der von Hude from March 1759.
60, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, much wear and tears to margins (soft paper) without damage to text. New elaborate binding.
On Leaf 60/b is a correction of a word in an ancient handwriting, [possibly belonging to the author, R' Ya'akov Emden].
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Letter by Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi Av Beit Din of Konstantinograd, eldest son of Rabbi Ya'akov Emden, concerning the estate of his father, the Ya'avetz who died in Nissan 1776, and the argument of his family members with his father's widow, Rebbetzin Tzivia. [Konstantinograd, Volyně, today Krasnohrad, Ukraine), Kislev 1776].
Incomplete draft of the letter, handwritten (unsigned) by Rabbi Meir son of the Ya'avetz (enclosed is a photocopy of his handwriting for comparison from Beit Aharon and Yisrael, Compilation 24), with many additions which do not appear in the final version of the letter. The original letter was in the possession of Rabbi Zvi Horwitz Av Beit Din of Dresden, printed in the book Kitvei HaGe'onim (Pyetrykaw 1928, pp. 122-127), there he writes (Page 129) "I have in my possession a long response in his handwriting, to the Beit Din…concerning his father's estate. And in answer to this response…Rabbi Shaul, the Av Beit Din of Amsterdam wrote him his response which is printed in the book Mayim Chaim, Siman 35, and in Siman 36 the Gaon's reply.". Comparing this manuscript to the letter printed in the book Kitvei HaGe'onim, evidently this is the same letter with many revisions and a whole section (about 20 lines), not printed there and apparently not included in the version that was finally sent.
This section is peppered with sharp flowery phrases [as his father, the Ya'avetz was accustomed to writing], written to the members of the Beit Din regarding the part of the estate to be endowed to the widow.
Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi Av Beit Din of Konstantingrad (1717-1798) - eldest son of the Ya'avetz, born in Brody in 1717 and raised by his father who showered him with his Torah knowledge, wisdom and Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). In his book Megillat Sefer, his father attested that he had "a fine, very quick swift mind". In 1737, he married the daughter of Rabbi Moshe Parness of Lissa [who was also father-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Av Beit Din of Chelm, author of Merkevet HaMishne on the Rambam]. From c. 1743, he served as Av Beit Din of Konstantinograd (in the Poltava- Volyně region), and remained in that capacity for more than 40 years. He was a prominent Torah figure in the Volyně region and questions from all over the country were sent to him. His correspondence with the Ba'al Shem Tov and with his brother-in-law Rabbi Gershon of Kuty, who turned to him with a query which arose in the city of Medzhibozh is well-known (see Mayim Chaim Yoreh De'ah Siman 27, in which he responds to the Ba'al Shem Tov in flowery reverent language praising the wonders he performed and lauding his group of holy disciples. His approbations appear in various books, including the book Meir Netivim - Or Olam" by a disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Meir Margaliot. He and the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples mutually respected and revered one another. When the Ba'al Shem Tov visited Konstantinograd, he visited the rabbi in his home and declared that "he was going to meet the Aron HaKodesh". Initially, Rabbi Meir was opposed to the Ba'al Shem Tov but after an occurrence he became one his foremost admirers as is apparent in the letter cited above. Extraordinary stories are told about him in Chassidic sources, such as a revelation of Eliyahu the Prophet and the fear of the leading disciples of the Ba'al Shem tov in the presence of the awesome holiness of his soul (see enclosed material).
His sons-in-law are Rabbi Dov Berish Rappaport Av Beit Din of Medzhibozh and Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Satanov who succeeded him in the Konstantinograd rabbinate. Among his descendants is the Rebbe, author of Divrei Chaim Av Beit Din of Sanz who was very proud of his relation to Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi.
Background of this letter: In his senior years, the Ya'avetz wed his niece Rebbetzin Tzivia who bore him a son and daughter. The son died in infancy, and he was left with only his daughter whom the Ya'avetz merited in marrying off in the last year of his life [to Rabbi Leibush son of her cousin Rabbi Shaul Av Beit Din of Amsterdam]. According to her ketubah and as stated in the testament drawn by the Ya'avetz, a monetary fund was allocated for providing for his widow. However, due to a drastic decrease in the interest rates at that time, these funds did not suffice for her livelihood. The sons of the Ya'avetz from his first marriage were dispersed in many countries and the Beit Din applied to them with a request to allot additional funds from the estate to provide for their father's widow. In this letter, Rabbi Meir attacks this request of giving provisions beyond those stated in the ketubah, and accused his father's widow [who was also his cousin, daughter of his uncle Rabbi Efraim of Brody], of alienating his sisters, the daughters of the first wife of the Ya'avetz. In response to this letter, Rabbi Meir received a letter from his cousin and mechutan Rabbi Shaul, Rabbi of Amsterdam [printed in the Mayim Chaim responsa, Zhitomir, 1857, Even HaEzer Siman 35], in which he justifies the request and expounds upon the widow's difficulties. Rabbi Meir replied with an apology for his sharp rejoinder [see ibid. Siman 36].
[2] pages, 21 cm. Fair condition, wear damages affecting text.
Incomplete draft of the letter, handwritten (unsigned) by Rabbi Meir son of the Ya'avetz (enclosed is a photocopy of his handwriting for comparison from Beit Aharon and Yisrael, Compilation 24), with many additions which do not appear in the final version of the letter. The original letter was in the possession of Rabbi Zvi Horwitz Av Beit Din of Dresden, printed in the book Kitvei HaGe'onim (Pyetrykaw 1928, pp. 122-127), there he writes (Page 129) "I have in my possession a long response in his handwriting, to the Beit Din…concerning his father's estate. And in answer to this response…Rabbi Shaul, the Av Beit Din of Amsterdam wrote him his response which is printed in the book Mayim Chaim, Siman 35, and in Siman 36 the Gaon's reply.". Comparing this manuscript to the letter printed in the book Kitvei HaGe'onim, evidently this is the same letter with many revisions and a whole section (about 20 lines), not printed there and apparently not included in the version that was finally sent.
This section is peppered with sharp flowery phrases [as his father, the Ya'avetz was accustomed to writing], written to the members of the Beit Din regarding the part of the estate to be endowed to the widow.
Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi Av Beit Din of Konstantingrad (1717-1798) - eldest son of the Ya'avetz, born in Brody in 1717 and raised by his father who showered him with his Torah knowledge, wisdom and Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). In his book Megillat Sefer, his father attested that he had "a fine, very quick swift mind". In 1737, he married the daughter of Rabbi Moshe Parness of Lissa [who was also father-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Av Beit Din of Chelm, author of Merkevet HaMishne on the Rambam]. From c. 1743, he served as Av Beit Din of Konstantinograd (in the Poltava- Volyně region), and remained in that capacity for more than 40 years. He was a prominent Torah figure in the Volyně region and questions from all over the country were sent to him. His correspondence with the Ba'al Shem Tov and with his brother-in-law Rabbi Gershon of Kuty, who turned to him with a query which arose in the city of Medzhibozh is well-known (see Mayim Chaim Yoreh De'ah Siman 27, in which he responds to the Ba'al Shem Tov in flowery reverent language praising the wonders he performed and lauding his group of holy disciples. His approbations appear in various books, including the book Meir Netivim - Or Olam" by a disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Meir Margaliot. He and the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples mutually respected and revered one another. When the Ba'al Shem Tov visited Konstantinograd, he visited the rabbi in his home and declared that "he was going to meet the Aron HaKodesh". Initially, Rabbi Meir was opposed to the Ba'al Shem Tov but after an occurrence he became one his foremost admirers as is apparent in the letter cited above. Extraordinary stories are told about him in Chassidic sources, such as a revelation of Eliyahu the Prophet and the fear of the leading disciples of the Ba'al Shem tov in the presence of the awesome holiness of his soul (see enclosed material).
His sons-in-law are Rabbi Dov Berish Rappaport Av Beit Din of Medzhibozh and Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Satanov who succeeded him in the Konstantinograd rabbinate. Among his descendants is the Rebbe, author of Divrei Chaim Av Beit Din of Sanz who was very proud of his relation to Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi.
Background of this letter: In his senior years, the Ya'avetz wed his niece Rebbetzin Tzivia who bore him a son and daughter. The son died in infancy, and he was left with only his daughter whom the Ya'avetz merited in marrying off in the last year of his life [to Rabbi Leibush son of her cousin Rabbi Shaul Av Beit Din of Amsterdam]. According to her ketubah and as stated in the testament drawn by the Ya'avetz, a monetary fund was allocated for providing for his widow. However, due to a drastic decrease in the interest rates at that time, these funds did not suffice for her livelihood. The sons of the Ya'avetz from his first marriage were dispersed in many countries and the Beit Din applied to them with a request to allot additional funds from the estate to provide for their father's widow. In this letter, Rabbi Meir attacks this request of giving provisions beyond those stated in the ketubah, and accused his father's widow [who was also his cousin, daughter of his uncle Rabbi Efraim of Brody], of alienating his sisters, the daughters of the first wife of the Ya'avetz. In response to this letter, Rabbi Meir received a letter from his cousin and mechutan Rabbi Shaul, Rabbi of Amsterdam [printed in the Mayim Chaim responsa, Zhitomir, 1857, Even HaEzer Siman 35], in which he justifies the request and expounds upon the widow's difficulties. Rabbi Meir replied with an apology for his sharp rejoinder [see ibid. Siman 36].
[2] pages, 21 cm. Fair condition, wear damages affecting text.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sold for: $1,375
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Talmud Yerushalmi (forged), Seder Kodshim, with Cheshek Shlomo commentary by the publisher Shlomo Ye'udah, son of the Maharam the Sephardi, known as Friedlander. Part 1 - Zevachim-Arachin, Part 2 - Chulin-Bechorot, Seini, 1907-1909.
Ownership stamps of the "Library of the great Torah scholar R' Moshe Shimon son of R' Yechezkel Zivitz Ra'avad of Pittsburg…died the 11th of Sivan 1936". Many penciled glosses in his handwriting, in some he mentions his book Mashbiach on the Talmud Yerushalmi.
Rabbi Moshe Shimon Sivitz (1851-1936), an outstanding Torah scholar, one of the senior US rabbis, thoroughly studied the Talmud Yerushalmi and authored several books. Born in Lithuania, he was one of the foremost disciples of Rabbi Eliezer Gordon of Telz. In 1882, he was appointed Rabbi of the city of Pikeliai (Lithuania). In 1884, he immigrated to the US, served two years as rabbi in Baltimore and later moved to Pittsburg where he served as Av Beit Din, a position he held for 50 years. He was renowned as one of the leading rabbis in the USA.
Particularly interesting are the glosses on these books of Yerushalmi Kodshim in which at times, he seems to believe that these books were indeed the lost Yerushalmi Talmud on Seder Kodshim, yet in others, he seems to be hesitant in this assertion. In his book Mashbiach, he also seems to doubt the authenticity of the Yerushalmi Kodshim (see for example: Mashbiach, Part 1, Tractate Challah, p. 14).
For additional information regarding the forgery and forger see Kedem catalogue, Auction 8 Item 137; Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 0308377.
This copy contains a sample facsimile of the "manuscript" on the verso of the first title page of Part 1. It also contains the Yerushalmi on the entire Tractate Arachin while the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists only the first page of this tractate.
Two volumes: [8], 100 leaves; [10], 78; [1], 47 leaves. 33-35 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Worn bindings.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Ownership stamps of the "Library of the great Torah scholar R' Moshe Shimon son of R' Yechezkel Zivitz Ra'avad of Pittsburg…died the 11th of Sivan 1936". Many penciled glosses in his handwriting, in some he mentions his book Mashbiach on the Talmud Yerushalmi.
Rabbi Moshe Shimon Sivitz (1851-1936), an outstanding Torah scholar, one of the senior US rabbis, thoroughly studied the Talmud Yerushalmi and authored several books. Born in Lithuania, he was one of the foremost disciples of Rabbi Eliezer Gordon of Telz. In 1882, he was appointed Rabbi of the city of Pikeliai (Lithuania). In 1884, he immigrated to the US, served two years as rabbi in Baltimore and later moved to Pittsburg where he served as Av Beit Din, a position he held for 50 years. He was renowned as one of the leading rabbis in the USA.
Particularly interesting are the glosses on these books of Yerushalmi Kodshim in which at times, he seems to believe that these books were indeed the lost Yerushalmi Talmud on Seder Kodshim, yet in others, he seems to be hesitant in this assertion. In his book Mashbiach, he also seems to doubt the authenticity of the Yerushalmi Kodshim (see for example: Mashbiach, Part 1, Tractate Challah, p. 14).
For additional information regarding the forgery and forger see Kedem catalogue, Auction 8 Item 137; Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 0308377.
This copy contains a sample facsimile of the "manuscript" on the verso of the first title page of Part 1. It also contains the Yerushalmi on the entire Tractate Arachin while the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists only the first page of this tractate.
Two volumes: [8], 100 leaves; [10], 78; [1], 47 leaves. 33-35 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Worn bindings.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Emek Beracha, expounding upon matters relating to cherem (bans), its force, authority, conditions of use, etc. by Rabbi David Ish-Shalom (Fried-man) Av Beit Din of Karlin. With Kuntress Karnei Re'em and a foreword containing comments and glosses by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Pines. Jerusalem, 1881-1882.
Halachic clarifications of the laws of cherem. Printed in response to a cherem imposed by Jerusalem Torah scholars upon his brother-in-law, Rabbi Yechiel Michel Pines, who was a Torah scholar affiliated with the Haskalah movement.
Many handwritten glosses on the foreword of Rabbi Michel Pines by his brother-in-law, the author, Rabbi David of Karlin, most in square script [written by his scribe Rabbi Shmuel Noach Gotlieb], some in the handwriting of the author Rabbi David of Karlin.
After a number of copies of the book arrived in Russia from Jerusalem, the author, Rabbi David of Karlin saw the foreword by his brother-in-law, the publisher R' Michel Pines, regarding which he had severe doubts. Rabbi David proofread the book time after time and had his scribe Rabbi Gotlieb copy the comments of all the copies in his possession to assure that he does not produce a defective version. Some of the comments were printed by Rabbi Bezalel Devlitzky in the anthology Beit Aharon V'Yisrael, (Issue 122, Year 21, p. 180). Another part was published in the article by Rabbi Eitan Henkin in the Yeshurun compilation (Vol. 24, pp. 144-151).
The handwritten glosses vary from copy to copy. Apparently, after they were copied by Rabbi Shmuel Noach Gotlieb to another copy, Rabbi David reviewed the glosses and added and edited the comments. In the next copy, the scribe copied the glosses with the additions and corrections to a third copy, after which Rabbi David revised the new copy. According to our research, this is a later copy with revisions and additional glosses which do not appear in the two above publications. Two of the additional glosses are in the handwriting of Rabbi David of Karlin.
[1], 12, 15, 14 leaves. 23 cm. Dry paper. Good condition. Small tears. Old binding. Bookplate from 1947 [with a portrait of Rabbi David Friedman of Karlin studying Torah, according to the renowned portrait drawn by Lilien. For further information about this portrait called Me'or HaGolah, see the blog Notrikon, Oct. 2011, the article "Lilien Draws Rabbis"].
S. HaLevi, no. 377.
Halachic clarifications of the laws of cherem. Printed in response to a cherem imposed by Jerusalem Torah scholars upon his brother-in-law, Rabbi Yechiel Michel Pines, who was a Torah scholar affiliated with the Haskalah movement.
Many handwritten glosses on the foreword of Rabbi Michel Pines by his brother-in-law, the author, Rabbi David of Karlin, most in square script [written by his scribe Rabbi Shmuel Noach Gotlieb], some in the handwriting of the author Rabbi David of Karlin.
After a number of copies of the book arrived in Russia from Jerusalem, the author, Rabbi David of Karlin saw the foreword by his brother-in-law, the publisher R' Michel Pines, regarding which he had severe doubts. Rabbi David proofread the book time after time and had his scribe Rabbi Gotlieb copy the comments of all the copies in his possession to assure that he does not produce a defective version. Some of the comments were printed by Rabbi Bezalel Devlitzky in the anthology Beit Aharon V'Yisrael, (Issue 122, Year 21, p. 180). Another part was published in the article by Rabbi Eitan Henkin in the Yeshurun compilation (Vol. 24, pp. 144-151).
The handwritten glosses vary from copy to copy. Apparently, after they were copied by Rabbi Shmuel Noach Gotlieb to another copy, Rabbi David reviewed the glosses and added and edited the comments. In the next copy, the scribe copied the glosses with the additions and corrections to a third copy, after which Rabbi David revised the new copy. According to our research, this is a later copy with revisions and additional glosses which do not appear in the two above publications. Two of the additional glosses are in the handwriting of Rabbi David of Karlin.
[1], 12, 15, 14 leaves. 23 cm. Dry paper. Good condition. Small tears. Old binding. Bookplate from 1947 [with a portrait of Rabbi David Friedman of Karlin studying Torah, according to the renowned portrait drawn by Lilien. For further information about this portrait called Me'or HaGolah, see the blog Notrikon, Oct. 2011, the article "Lilien Draws Rabbis"].
S. HaLevi, no. 377.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, copy of six letters of responsa by senior important rabbis in Moldova-Romania, to the leaders of the Focșani community (Moldova). 1902.
The letter discusses the dismissal of a Posek that thwarted his powers and wrote invalid Gittin thereby causing public transgression. Copy of long letters of responsa by the following rabbis: Rabbi Chaim Toibesh Av Beit Din of Botoșani, [author of Chaim shel Shalom]; Rabbi Shabtai Segal Av Beit Din of Buhusi (Moldova), [author of the Rashbid responsa]; Rabbi David [Isaacson] Av Beit Din of Roman; Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Barzis, Av Beit Din of Ploiești; Rabbi Alexander Toibesh Av Beit Din of Vaslui; Rabbi Shimshon Tenin Av Beit Din of Bârlad (Romania), [author of Ziv HaShemesh].
28 written pages + blank pages and pages with other notes about various matters, 10.5 cm. Approximately 18 lines per page. Good-fair condition. Wear.
The letter discusses the dismissal of a Posek that thwarted his powers and wrote invalid Gittin thereby causing public transgression. Copy of long letters of responsa by the following rabbis: Rabbi Chaim Toibesh Av Beit Din of Botoșani, [author of Chaim shel Shalom]; Rabbi Shabtai Segal Av Beit Din of Buhusi (Moldova), [author of the Rashbid responsa]; Rabbi David [Isaacson] Av Beit Din of Roman; Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Barzis, Av Beit Din of Ploiești; Rabbi Alexander Toibesh Av Beit Din of Vaslui; Rabbi Shimshon Tenin Av Beit Din of Bârlad (Romania), [author of Ziv HaShemesh].
28 written pages + blank pages and pages with other notes about various matters, 10.5 cm. Approximately 18 lines per page. Good-fair condition. Wear.
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A large varied collection of printed proclamations and leaves. Subjects: elections, etrogim, various polemics including polemic of Rabbi Kook, spreading information about the Holocaust in Europe, etc. Jerusalem, Jaffa, and various countries. [The first half of the 20th century. Most of the proclamations are from the 1920s].
Partial list of the proclamations: · Advertisement of trade of etrogim [from Corfu], Trieste, 1895. · Proclamations from the time of the organization of communities in Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, beginning of the 1920s. · Notice of elections in the Petach Tikva settlement. Jaffa, 1920. · Letter of peace and truth. Bardejov, 1922. Two copies. · Notices about etrogim, shechita and religious practice. · Proclamation with photos of "Leading cantors and conductors... who died". Published by "The editorial of the ‘world of cantors' Warsaw Tlomtzka 7". [1910s, after 1911]. · Proclamation regarding the arrangements in anticipation of the visit of the Rebbe author of Minchat Eliezer of Mukacheve to Eretz Israel. Alexandria, [1930]. · Many more proclamations and notices.
40 printed-items, varied size and condition. Some with Beit Din and community stamps.
Partial list of the proclamations: · Advertisement of trade of etrogim [from Corfu], Trieste, 1895. · Proclamations from the time of the organization of communities in Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, beginning of the 1920s. · Notice of elections in the Petach Tikva settlement. Jaffa, 1920. · Letter of peace and truth. Bardejov, 1922. Two copies. · Notices about etrogim, shechita and religious practice. · Proclamation with photos of "Leading cantors and conductors... who died". Published by "The editorial of the ‘world of cantors' Warsaw Tlomtzka 7". [1910s, after 1911]. · Proclamation regarding the arrangements in anticipation of the visit of the Rebbe author of Minchat Eliezer of Mukacheve to Eretz Israel. Alexandria, [1930]. · Many more proclamations and notices.
40 printed-items, varied size and condition. Some with Beit Din and community stamps.
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Halichot Eli, Talmudical rules, arranged in alphabetical order. Rabbi Shlomo Elgazi. Izmir, [1658]. Printed by Avraham ben Yedidya Gabai Kaf Nachat.
At the top of the title page appears an inscription in cursive Italian Hebrew writing: "I, Chaim Sagri have purchased this in Izmir on the banks of the sea, during my visit in Adar 1667—". Rabbi Chaim Sagri purchased this book and inscribed his name while staying in Izmir on his way to meet the false Messiah Sabbatai Zevi.
Rabbi Chaim Sagri (Otzar HaRabbanim 6088), was a prominent Italian rabbi, Rabbi of Vercelli and Padua. Predecessor of the Sagri line of rabbis and bankers. A Torah scholar and Kabbalist, he was one of the first disciples of the Rabach [Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen of Regio]. In the summer of 1666, Rabbi Chaim Sagri headed a delegation of Italian rabbis on their famous journey to Izmir to investigate the ways of the false Messiah Sabbatai Zevi (Ghirondi, Toldot Gedolei Yisrael BeItalia, page 107). According to the opinion of Shulvass (Rome and Jerusalem p. 120), at that time Rabbi Chaim was still an admirer of Sabbatai Zevi.
80 leaves. 19.5 cm. Very good condition. High-quality paper. New binding.
One of the first Hebrew printings in Izmir - see article by Y.S. Speigel [Alei Sefer, 4, 1977, pp. 126-127], concerning the date of printing.
At the top of the title page appears an inscription in cursive Italian Hebrew writing: "I, Chaim Sagri have purchased this in Izmir on the banks of the sea, during my visit in Adar 1667—". Rabbi Chaim Sagri purchased this book and inscribed his name while staying in Izmir on his way to meet the false Messiah Sabbatai Zevi.
Rabbi Chaim Sagri (Otzar HaRabbanim 6088), was a prominent Italian rabbi, Rabbi of Vercelli and Padua. Predecessor of the Sagri line of rabbis and bankers. A Torah scholar and Kabbalist, he was one of the first disciples of the Rabach [Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen of Regio]. In the summer of 1666, Rabbi Chaim Sagri headed a delegation of Italian rabbis on their famous journey to Izmir to investigate the ways of the false Messiah Sabbatai Zevi (Ghirondi, Toldot Gedolei Yisrael BeItalia, page 107). According to the opinion of Shulvass (Rome and Jerusalem p. 120), at that time Rabbi Chaim was still an admirer of Sabbatai Zevi.
80 leaves. 19.5 cm. Very good condition. High-quality paper. New binding.
One of the first Hebrew printings in Izmir - see article by Y.S. Speigel [Alei Sefer, 4, 1977, pp. 126-127], concerning the date of printing.
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Knesset Yechezkel responsa by Rabbi Yechezkel Katzenelbogin Av Beit Din of the Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek communities. Altona, [1732]. First edition printed in the author's lifetime. On the verso of the title page is a star-shaped poem.
On the left margins of the title page is an interesting ownership inscription signed by Rabbi Avraham of Danzig, author of Chayei Adam written in his youth: "Belongs to my father…R' Moshe Meisel, Monday, the 3rd of Nissan 1765 in [--?], AV.R.M., Avraham of Danzig".
More signatures and ownership inscriptions of renowned rabbis: Signature of Rabbi "Dov Ze'ev Katz" [apparently, Rabbi Dov Ze'ev Katz Rappaport Av Beit Din of Pintshev, c. 1833, renowned Torah scholar, descendent of the Shach]. On the last leaf is an ownership inscription that the book belongs to "The great Torah scholar R' Shmuel --- Av Beit Din of Wiślica in Poland". On the (detached) endpaper are ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Avraham Yehuda HaCohen [Schwartz] of Mád [author of Kol Aryeh] signed by his disciple "Natan Neta Teitelbaum".
Rabbi Avraham Danzig (1748-1821) a leading Torah scholar in his times, disciple-companion and mechutan of the Vilna Gaon, author of basic halachic books: Chayei Adam, Nishmat Adam, Chochmat Adam, etc. Born in Danzig, son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel [Rabbi Avraham was accustomed to signing "Avraham son of R' M. of Danzig, or as in this book "AV.R.M" (=Avraham son of Rabbi Michel) Avraham of Danzig]. In his youth, Rabbi Avraham studied in Prague under the Nodah B'Yehuda and other Torah scholars. After his marriage, he settled in Vilna in proximity of the city's illustrious Torah figures, headed by the Vilna Gaon, discussing Torah with him, eventually becoming his mechutan, at the time Rabbi Avraham's son wed the Vilna Gaon's granddaughter. In his book Chayei Adam, Rabbi Avraham cites many teachings in the name of the Vilna Gaon, however he also disagrees with him in several places causing dissent. Therefore, in his book Chochmat Adam, Rabbi Avraham refrained from quoting the Gaon so as not to openly disagree with him.
He dealt in trade, however Torah study remained his main priority. He was one of the leaders of the Vilna community, and he himself affirms that his opinion on Torah matters was sought at all times and no issue in Vilna was decided without first consulting him. Only in his old age, due to financial difficulties, did he finally agree to officially accept the position of a Torah authority in Vilna. Rabbi Avraham had close relationships with the prominent rabbis of his times: Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Chavot Da'at and with Rabbi Meir Pozner, author of Beit Meir.
His books were accepted throughout the entire Jewish world even during the author's lifetime as basic halachic books although they were written in a time resplendent with Torah sages, the generation of the Vilna Gaon, as Rabbi Avraham himself writes in his introduction to the second edition of Chayei Adam. The "Chayei Adam Societies" which sprouted throughout Lithuania and Russia for studying the book attest to its great success. These societies already began to form during the lifetime of the author as his friend Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin writes: "…His book Chayei Adam…has spread throughout the Jewish world". His works became the primary books of Torah rulings in Lithuania until the time of the Mishnah Brura which quotes him ubiquitously and heavily relies on his rulings. Outside of Lithuania, his books became rudimentary Torah literature as well. The Chatam Sofer has reputedly asserted that Torah authorities can rely on the rulings in these books whenever they lack the time to study the halachic sources themselves. Indeed, many great Torah authorities in his generation and of later times extensively quote his books and discuss his writings, valuing his opinion.
Rabbi Avraham also wrote piyyutim and prayers, including the Tefillah Zaka, said at the beginning of Yom Kippur. He lived to the age of 73, the Gematria of the title of his book Chayei Adam.
130 leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and mildew. Damages to margins of title page. Non-contemporary binding.
On the left margins of the title page is an interesting ownership inscription signed by Rabbi Avraham of Danzig, author of Chayei Adam written in his youth: "Belongs to my father…R' Moshe Meisel, Monday, the 3rd of Nissan 1765 in [--?], AV.R.M., Avraham of Danzig".
More signatures and ownership inscriptions of renowned rabbis: Signature of Rabbi "Dov Ze'ev Katz" [apparently, Rabbi Dov Ze'ev Katz Rappaport Av Beit Din of Pintshev, c. 1833, renowned Torah scholar, descendent of the Shach]. On the last leaf is an ownership inscription that the book belongs to "The great Torah scholar R' Shmuel --- Av Beit Din of Wiślica in Poland". On the (detached) endpaper are ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Avraham Yehuda HaCohen [Schwartz] of Mád [author of Kol Aryeh] signed by his disciple "Natan Neta Teitelbaum".
Rabbi Avraham Danzig (1748-1821) a leading Torah scholar in his times, disciple-companion and mechutan of the Vilna Gaon, author of basic halachic books: Chayei Adam, Nishmat Adam, Chochmat Adam, etc. Born in Danzig, son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel [Rabbi Avraham was accustomed to signing "Avraham son of R' M. of Danzig, or as in this book "AV.R.M" (=Avraham son of Rabbi Michel) Avraham of Danzig]. In his youth, Rabbi Avraham studied in Prague under the Nodah B'Yehuda and other Torah scholars. After his marriage, he settled in Vilna in proximity of the city's illustrious Torah figures, headed by the Vilna Gaon, discussing Torah with him, eventually becoming his mechutan, at the time Rabbi Avraham's son wed the Vilna Gaon's granddaughter. In his book Chayei Adam, Rabbi Avraham cites many teachings in the name of the Vilna Gaon, however he also disagrees with him in several places causing dissent. Therefore, in his book Chochmat Adam, Rabbi Avraham refrained from quoting the Gaon so as not to openly disagree with him.
He dealt in trade, however Torah study remained his main priority. He was one of the leaders of the Vilna community, and he himself affirms that his opinion on Torah matters was sought at all times and no issue in Vilna was decided without first consulting him. Only in his old age, due to financial difficulties, did he finally agree to officially accept the position of a Torah authority in Vilna. Rabbi Avraham had close relationships with the prominent rabbis of his times: Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Chavot Da'at and with Rabbi Meir Pozner, author of Beit Meir.
His books were accepted throughout the entire Jewish world even during the author's lifetime as basic halachic books although they were written in a time resplendent with Torah sages, the generation of the Vilna Gaon, as Rabbi Avraham himself writes in his introduction to the second edition of Chayei Adam. The "Chayei Adam Societies" which sprouted throughout Lithuania and Russia for studying the book attest to its great success. These societies already began to form during the lifetime of the author as his friend Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin writes: "…His book Chayei Adam…has spread throughout the Jewish world". His works became the primary books of Torah rulings in Lithuania until the time of the Mishnah Brura which quotes him ubiquitously and heavily relies on his rulings. Outside of Lithuania, his books became rudimentary Torah literature as well. The Chatam Sofer has reputedly asserted that Torah authorities can rely on the rulings in these books whenever they lack the time to study the halachic sources themselves. Indeed, many great Torah authorities in his generation and of later times extensively quote his books and discuss his writings, valuing his opinion.
Rabbi Avraham also wrote piyyutim and prayers, including the Tefillah Zaka, said at the beginning of Yom Kippur. He lived to the age of 73, the Gematria of the title of his book Chayei Adam.
130 leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and mildew. Damages to margins of title page. Non-contemporary binding.
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Chochmat Shlomo, novellae of the Maharshal on the Talmud by Rabbi Shlomo Luria, "... printed in a small volume that anyone can carry on himself and in his coat". Amsterdam, 1691.
Handwritten inscription: "Belongs to… Rabbi Ya'akov Raysha Av Beit Din of Worms and Metz". On the last pages are more ownership inscriptions that the book belongs to the author of Shevut Ya'akov and to his grandson Rabbi Nechemya Av Beit Din of Lorraine and Metz. Signature of Rabbi Nechemya, from his youth.
Rabbi Ya'akov Raysher (Raysha), author of Shevut Ya'akov (c. 1670-1733), famous prominent Torah scholar in Europe at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. He was the disciple of Rabbi Aharon Shimon Shapira Av Beit Din of Prague. Headed the yeshiva and served as Av Beit Din of Prague, Ansbach, Worms and Metz. His only son Rabbi Shimon died in his lifetime and his grandson Rabbi Nechemya Raysher was like a son to him. The author of Shevut Ya'akov trusted him and gave him his manuscripts to choose which ones to print. In the beginning, Rabbi Nechemya was appointed rabbi and member of his grandfather's Beit Din in Metz, and from 1737, he served also as Rabbi of the Duchy of Lorraine.
[2] 136 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many more signatures and inscriptions. Ancient damaged vellum binding.
Handwritten inscription: "Belongs to… Rabbi Ya'akov Raysha Av Beit Din of Worms and Metz". On the last pages are more ownership inscriptions that the book belongs to the author of Shevut Ya'akov and to his grandson Rabbi Nechemya Av Beit Din of Lorraine and Metz. Signature of Rabbi Nechemya, from his youth.
Rabbi Ya'akov Raysher (Raysha), author of Shevut Ya'akov (c. 1670-1733), famous prominent Torah scholar in Europe at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. He was the disciple of Rabbi Aharon Shimon Shapira Av Beit Din of Prague. Headed the yeshiva and served as Av Beit Din of Prague, Ansbach, Worms and Metz. His only son Rabbi Shimon died in his lifetime and his grandson Rabbi Nechemya Raysher was like a son to him. The author of Shevut Ya'akov trusted him and gave him his manuscripts to choose which ones to print. In the beginning, Rabbi Nechemya was appointed rabbi and member of his grandfather's Beit Din in Metz, and from 1737, he served also as Rabbi of the Duchy of Lorraine.
[2] 136 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many more signatures and inscriptions. Ancient damaged vellum binding.
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Megale Amukot, 252 Kabbalistic explanations of the VaEtchanan prayer. By Rabbi Natan Neta Shapira Av Beit Din of Krakow who introduced Kabbalistic study to Ashkenazi countries. Fürth, 1691. Second edition.
Self-dedication on title page of the groom who received the book from Rabbi Meir Eisenstadt, author of Panim Me'irot (1670-1744): "Given to me as a gift from my teacher author of the Panim Me'irot responsa Av Beit Din of Eisensta[dt] - Meshulam son of R' Zvi". Additional signatures and ownership inscriptions of "Shmuel called Hilman Segal". On the back leaf is a penciled signature: "Aharon Katz from ---".
Possibly, Rabbi "Meshulam son of R' Zvi" who signed this book is Rabbi Meshulam Ashkenazi, son of the Chacham Zvi, whose sister wed Rabbi Yitzchak son of the Panim Me'irot and therefore he received this gift upon his marriage from their mechutan Rabbi Meir Eisenstadt, author of Panim Me'irot.
Rabbi Avraham Meshulam Zalman Ashkenazi, youngest son of the Chacham Zvi was yet a child when his father died in 1718. His elder brother Rabbi Ya'akov Emden married him off to the daughter of Rabbi Yuzpa of Ostroh. In 1737, Rabbi Meshulam was appointed rabbi of the "kloiz" and head of the Ostroh Yeshiva and eventually became Av Beit Din of Ostroh and its region [which included 282 towns and villages to which he often travelled to supervise their religious affairs]. He died in 1777 and some of his Torah novellae were printed in the book Divrei Rav Meshulam (Korets, 1783).
Rabbi Shmuel Hilman Segal HaLevi was born in 1799 to Rabbi Moshe Segal Gloga. He served as dayan in Stadtschlaining and in Čakovec (Csáktornya).
[2] 102 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Light worming. Unbound.
Self-dedication on title page of the groom who received the book from Rabbi Meir Eisenstadt, author of Panim Me'irot (1670-1744): "Given to me as a gift from my teacher author of the Panim Me'irot responsa Av Beit Din of Eisensta[dt] - Meshulam son of R' Zvi". Additional signatures and ownership inscriptions of "Shmuel called Hilman Segal". On the back leaf is a penciled signature: "Aharon Katz from ---".
Possibly, Rabbi "Meshulam son of R' Zvi" who signed this book is Rabbi Meshulam Ashkenazi, son of the Chacham Zvi, whose sister wed Rabbi Yitzchak son of the Panim Me'irot and therefore he received this gift upon his marriage from their mechutan Rabbi Meir Eisenstadt, author of Panim Me'irot.
Rabbi Avraham Meshulam Zalman Ashkenazi, youngest son of the Chacham Zvi was yet a child when his father died in 1718. His elder brother Rabbi Ya'akov Emden married him off to the daughter of Rabbi Yuzpa of Ostroh. In 1737, Rabbi Meshulam was appointed rabbi of the "kloiz" and head of the Ostroh Yeshiva and eventually became Av Beit Din of Ostroh and its region [which included 282 towns and villages to which he often travelled to supervise their religious affairs]. He died in 1777 and some of his Torah novellae were printed in the book Divrei Rav Meshulam (Korets, 1783).
Rabbi Shmuel Hilman Segal HaLevi was born in 1799 to Rabbi Moshe Segal Gloga. He served as dayan in Stadtschlaining and in Čakovec (Csáktornya).
[2] 102 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Light worming. Unbound.
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A section of the title page of the Dvar Moshe responsa, Part 1, by Rabbi Moshe Amarillo. [Salonika, 1742].
Ownership inscription and curly calligraphic signature of the Chida: "…Chaim Yosef David Azulai".
The Chida - Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (1724-1806), a leading rabbinical authority, Kabbalist, exalted genius, prolific author and famous rabbinical emissary. Born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai, a Jerusalem scholar and great grandson of Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Azulai, author of Chesed Le'Avraham. From his youth, he was a disciple of leading Jerusalem scholars and Kabbalists, including Rabbi Chaim Ben Atar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. His Kabbalistic study began at the Beit E-l Yeshiva for Kabbalists headed by Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi - the holy Rashash. At that time, his friend, Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi, studied with him at the yeshiva.?In 1753, he embarked on his first mission as a rabbinical emissary on behalf of the Hebron community. During the course of his five years of travel, he passed through Italy, Germany, Holland, England and France. During this mission his name began to spread. Wherever he traversed, he attracted a great deal of attention and many acknowledged his greatness. In 1873, the Chida embarked on an additional mission on behalf of the Hebron community which left a profound imprint on all the places he visited. At the end of this journey, he settled in Livorno, Italy, There he served in the rabbinate and published most of his books.
The Chida was among the greatest authors of all times and composed more than 80 works in all facets of Torah, including his composition Birkei Yosef, a commentary on the Shulchan Aruch which has greatly influenced Halachic rulings. His books were accepted throughout the entire Jewish Diaspora and are highly regarded. He wrote the majority of his compositions while preoccupied with travelling or with other matters, and with access to very few books, attesting to his overwhelming genius and phenomenal memory. In each city the Chida visited, he would inspect the local libraries and search unknown manuscripts and compositions written by Torah scholars. He was awarded great honor and admiration and was granted authorization to enter large libraries and museums, such as the National Library of France, in which he spent many hours copying important manuscripts. He invested the vast knowledge gleaned during these opportunities in all his books, particularly in his bibliographic masterpiece Shem HaGedolim.
Damaged leaf section, approximately 16.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and tears. Worming affecting signature.
Ownership inscription and curly calligraphic signature of the Chida: "…Chaim Yosef David Azulai".
The Chida - Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (1724-1806), a leading rabbinical authority, Kabbalist, exalted genius, prolific author and famous rabbinical emissary. Born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai, a Jerusalem scholar and great grandson of Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Azulai, author of Chesed Le'Avraham. From his youth, he was a disciple of leading Jerusalem scholars and Kabbalists, including Rabbi Chaim Ben Atar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. His Kabbalistic study began at the Beit E-l Yeshiva for Kabbalists headed by Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi - the holy Rashash. At that time, his friend, Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi, studied with him at the yeshiva.?In 1753, he embarked on his first mission as a rabbinical emissary on behalf of the Hebron community. During the course of his five years of travel, he passed through Italy, Germany, Holland, England and France. During this mission his name began to spread. Wherever he traversed, he attracted a great deal of attention and many acknowledged his greatness. In 1873, the Chida embarked on an additional mission on behalf of the Hebron community which left a profound imprint on all the places he visited. At the end of this journey, he settled in Livorno, Italy, There he served in the rabbinate and published most of his books.
The Chida was among the greatest authors of all times and composed more than 80 works in all facets of Torah, including his composition Birkei Yosef, a commentary on the Shulchan Aruch which has greatly influenced Halachic rulings. His books were accepted throughout the entire Jewish Diaspora and are highly regarded. He wrote the majority of his compositions while preoccupied with travelling or with other matters, and with access to very few books, attesting to his overwhelming genius and phenomenal memory. In each city the Chida visited, he would inspect the local libraries and search unknown manuscripts and compositions written by Torah scholars. He was awarded great honor and admiration and was granted authorization to enter large libraries and museums, such as the National Library of France, in which he spent many hours copying important manuscripts. He invested the vast knowledge gleaned during these opportunities in all his books, particularly in his bibliographic masterpiece Shem HaGedolim.
Damaged leaf section, approximately 16.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and tears. Worming affecting signature.
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Minchat Cohen, regarding the definition of "bein hashemashot", laws of ta'arovot (mixtures of meat and milk) and laws of Shabbat, by Rabbi Avraham HaCohen Pimentel. Amsterdam, [1668]. First edition.
On the verso of the title page is an owner's signature: "David…son of Rabbi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Trier". Signature of Rabbi David Zinzheim.
Rabbi Yosef David Zinzheim, a leading French Torah scholar of the past few generations, author of Yad David and head of the Grand Sanhedrin established by Napoleon, was born in c. 1737 to Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Zinzheim who served as Av Beit Din of the Trier community (southwest Germany). He was an illustrious Torah scholar and wise person. In 1738, he founded a yeshiva in Bischheim (Alsace, France) together with his brother-in-law Rabbi Naftali Hertz of Edelsheim, which later relocated to Strasburg. In 1806, he was appointed by Napoleon the first to head the Grand Sanhedrin - a Jewish high court established by Napoleon to manage Jewish religious affairs in France. In this framework, he very wisely contended with various attempts to reform Jewish practices. Rabbi Zinzheim was eulogized by the Chatam Sofer after his death in 1813 and his words portray the esteem in which he was held: "…This tsaddik who we are eulogizing, Rabbi David Zinzheimer, author of Yad David, was very honored and close to Paris royalty and was asked about a number of issues. He responded to their questions and was very great and esteemed by the king and the officers and they honored him also at his death. Nonetheless, he led the Jewish people and studied Torah all his life. He completed the Talmud several times and was proficient in all the books of the Rishonim and the Achronim as can be discerned from his book. I knew him in my youth and also later, I could recognize his piety and uprightness by our correspondence…". He left many writings of a large Torah work, including his composition on the Talmud titled Yad David. Many volumes of this work were printed by Machon Yerushalayim.
On Leaf 5 is a slightly erased signature: "Yitzchak Is—". Possibly the signature of the father of Rabbi David Zinzheim, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Zinzheim Av Beit Din of Trier.
150 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damaged binding.
On the verso of the title page is an owner's signature: "David…son of Rabbi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Trier". Signature of Rabbi David Zinzheim.
Rabbi Yosef David Zinzheim, a leading French Torah scholar of the past few generations, author of Yad David and head of the Grand Sanhedrin established by Napoleon, was born in c. 1737 to Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Zinzheim who served as Av Beit Din of the Trier community (southwest Germany). He was an illustrious Torah scholar and wise person. In 1738, he founded a yeshiva in Bischheim (Alsace, France) together with his brother-in-law Rabbi Naftali Hertz of Edelsheim, which later relocated to Strasburg. In 1806, he was appointed by Napoleon the first to head the Grand Sanhedrin - a Jewish high court established by Napoleon to manage Jewish religious affairs in France. In this framework, he very wisely contended with various attempts to reform Jewish practices. Rabbi Zinzheim was eulogized by the Chatam Sofer after his death in 1813 and his words portray the esteem in which he was held: "…This tsaddik who we are eulogizing, Rabbi David Zinzheimer, author of Yad David, was very honored and close to Paris royalty and was asked about a number of issues. He responded to their questions and was very great and esteemed by the king and the officers and they honored him also at his death. Nonetheless, he led the Jewish people and studied Torah all his life. He completed the Talmud several times and was proficient in all the books of the Rishonim and the Achronim as can be discerned from his book. I knew him in my youth and also later, I could recognize his piety and uprightness by our correspondence…". He left many writings of a large Torah work, including his composition on the Talmud titled Yad David. Many volumes of this work were printed by Machon Yerushalayim.
On Leaf 5 is a slightly erased signature: "Yitzchak Is—". Possibly the signature of the father of Rabbi David Zinzheim, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Zinzheim Av Beit Din of Trier.
150 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damaged binding.
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